2011 nissan xterra Reviews and News

Nissan announced pricing info on the Frontier, Xterra, and Pathfinder for the 2012 model year, revealing some moderate price increases compared to last year. The mid-size pickup truck and SUVs all see price increases for 2012, but receive new standard features, color choices, and packages. The prices listed below include Nissan’s $810 destination fee.

I had never heard of this particular trim level of the Xterra, the PRO-4X, but it turns out that it's new for 2011, replacing last year's Off-Road trim. That makes sense, because one glance at our test vehicle was all it took to know that this is the one that's maximized for off-roading. Specifically, the PRO-4X offers the following equipment, as described in the Xterra media kit:

The world seems to be running out of no-nonsense SUVs that are capable of hauling a few people and some gear off-road. Perhaps that's a good thing for those of us who enjoy driving sports cars and can't see around these monstrous vehicles, but there will always be a place in my heart for off-road vehicles. Before I was ever interested in driving fast cars on a track, I was out crawling along muddy trails in my Wrangler and learning about how engines, transmissions, and differentials worked. Some of the most beautiful places I've ever seen have been along a trail that's inaccessible without four-wheel drive and a good pair of boots.

2011 Nissan Xterra Pro-4X

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Warranty

Recalls

Recall Date

12-31-1969:21:35:11

Component

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Summary

NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 INFINITI FX, MODEL YEAR 2012 INFINITI M, MODEL YEAR 2011-2012 NISSAN FRONTIER, MODEL YEAR 2011-2012 NISSAN XTERRA, MODEL YEAR 2011-2012 NISSAN PATHFINDER, AND MODEL YEAR 2012 NISSAN NV VEHICLES. SOME OF THE BOLTS THAT CONNECT THE ENGINE OIL COOLER AND THE ENGINE OIL FILTER TO THE ENGINE IN THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED TO BELOW SPECIFICATION STRENGTH. AS A RESULT, THE BOLT MAY BREAK AT THE OIL FILTER ATTACHMENT POINT AND CAN CAUSE AN ENGINE OIL LEAK.

Consequences

IF THERE IS AN ENGINE OIL LEAK, THE ENGINE OIL PRESSURE WOULD DROP AND THE ENGINE COULD SEIZE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy

NISSAN WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CONNECTOR BOLTS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 30, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.